How To Play Fortnite Like A Pro With These Accessories

Fortnite has become a global gaming phenomenon. The game, which puts players into a battle royale where they battle to the death to see who can reign supreme, has killed productivity at offices, caused kids to miss big exams, and generally changed the landscape of gaming.

Microsoft's Xbox Elite Wireless Controller is a must-have for any serious gamer.

Each day, millions of people around the globe are either playing Fortnite or thinking about the next time they can play. And when they do, they’re also looking for an edge to get one over on some of the better players.

So, to help you and others who want to take advantage, we’ve compiled the following roundup of accessories that will help you play Fortnite more effectively. Whether you’re playing the game on a console, like the Xbox One or PlayStation 4, or you’ve opted to play on the PC, the following accessories will help you be a better — and more effective — Fortnite player.

Read on to check them out:

Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller

Microsoft’s Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller is simply the best controller you can have use on the Xbox One. The accessory allows you to customize its D-Pad and swap out components to create the perfect controller to adapt to how you like to play games. And since it comes with Hair Trigger Locks, you’ll be able to fire guns more quickly. Add that to an app that gives you access to trigger sensitivity and button mapping features and the Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller is a clear Fortnite winner.

Part of the fun of Fortnite is communicating with friends while you play. But in order to do that, you need a high-quality headset.

The HyperX Cloud Core Pro Gaming Headset from Kingston comes with over-the-ear cups to improve noise isolation and has a conveniently placed microphone that lets you communicate with others while you play. The headband at the top is leather and plush and should allow for comfort over a long period of playing.

Best of all, the HyperX Cloud Core Pro Gaming Headset is platform-agnostic, so you can use it on any console or PC you’re playing Fortnite on.

If you don’t mind the controllers you use but want a bit of an edge over everyone else, turn to the KontrolFreek Atomic Performance Thumbsticks.

KontrolFreek’s thumbsticks attach to your controller and are designed to improve your performance in first- or third-person shooters like Fortnite. The thumbsticks have a circular pattern to improve comfort and notched grooves reduce chances of your thumb slipping off them while you’re in intense combat. And although they’ll make your thumbstick a little taller than the standard thumbsticks on your controller, KontrolFreek promises improved quickness and control.

When you’re playing Fortnite on the PC, it’s imperative that you use a good, gamer-friendly keyboard. And the Razer Cynosa Chroma Keyboard is exactly that.

The keyboard comes with full RGB backlighting that lets you individually light each key. So, if you want to make the arrow keys blue and other keys you plan to use while you Fortnite green, go for it. But arguably its most important feature is its gaming-grade keys, which recognize a press and respond accordingly without fail — something you’ll definitely need while you’re in an intense firefight.

The keyboard also comes with a spill-resistant design to reduce damage, and if you’re just using it for typing, it’ll hold up well in that regard, too.

It might not be the most interesting accessory you can buy, but it’s definitely one of the most useful: a $50 Xbox gift card.

With the gift card in hand, you can pick up a variety of in-game items that will help you play Fortnite just a bit better. With the cash you buy customization items, decide whether to get your hands on cosmetic items, and look like the real deal as you play with others.

Better yet, if you can get someone else to buy you the $50 Xbox Gift Card, you can get all the vehicle skins and customizations you want without ever needing to drop the cash yourself. Who can take issue with that?

We’ve already told you about the outstanding Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller. But what if you want to play Fortnite on the PlayStation 4? For that, turn to the SCUF Vantage Wireless Controller.

The controller comes with all the familiar PlayStation buttons and thumbsticks, but features side-action buttons that are fully customizable and give you more to control while you play. The D-pad and control disc are interchangeable, as are the magnetic faceplates on the device. And since you can swap different thumbsticks in and out on the controller, you can get the perfect options to maximize your performance.

One other Fortnite benefit: the controller comes with the ability to adjust hair trigger tensions so your firing responds more quickly.

When playing Fortnite on the PC, the mouse is just as important as the keyboard. And again, you’ll want a nice option to get the job done.

So, consider picking up the Razer DeathAdder Essential Gaming Mouse. The accessory, which is nicely affordable despite its many features, has a shape designed for gamers and playing for hours. It comes with a 6,400 DPI optical sensor that can quickly and accurately track your movements and its selection of buttons can be customized for each game to make you more effective and efficient while you play.

Best of all, Razer’s gaming mouse will perform well even when you’re not gaming, making it a useful companion all throughout the day.

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